{"id":238,"date":"2020-01-22T12:46:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-22T12:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspiraholic.com\/?p=238"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:43:28","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:43:28","slug":"ideas-to-prepare-your-own-baby-food-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefoodhealth.com\/ideas-to-prepare-your-own-baby-food-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Ideas on How to Prepare Your Own Baby Food at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So finally, your baby is now ready to eat baby food and while you might think of purchasing it from the convenience there, why not make it on your own? With that, you would be ensured that your baby would be getting all the nutrients that he\/she deserves. In addition to that, there are a of inexpensive baby food recipes that you can try out in the convenience of your own home but first, you need to make sure that your baby is indeed now ready to eat solid food and apart from that, lookout for possible allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Rice Cereal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Homemade
courtesy of: ruthyaron.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you want to give your baby food that they can digest well, then you can consider making rice cereal. Put about \u00bd cup of rice in a food processor and then mill it until it looks like a fine powder. Then, place it in a pot with about 4 cups of water and let it boil. Afterwards, lower the heat and cook it for about 20 minutes. Remove it from the heat once you achieve your desired consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

2. Pea Puree<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Homemade
courtesy of: steelehousekitchen.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Peas is highly nutritious and so, it makes a great food for your baby. In this recipe, you just need 2 tbs. of water and peas (about 3 cups). The first thing for you to do is to steam the peas (preferably organic) for 2 minutes. After that, place it in the food processor and add the water. If you don\u2019t have a food processor, a blender will do. Do it until you reach a creamy and smooth texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

3. Avocado Puree<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Homemade
courtesy of: pickyeaterblog.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Avocado is not only rich in vitamins and minerals for it is also rich in healthy fats and at the same time, it has low calories. Just like the other puree recipes, you just need to mash it up well and add a little formula or breast milk. There\u2019s no need for you to cook it too for you can feed the avocado to your baby raw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

4. Provencal Chicken<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Homemade
courtesy of: www.bitesforfoodies.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In this recipe, you can make your own blends of herbs or you can just combine fennel, thyme, rosemary, basil, marjoram and oregano. On the other hand, cut the chicken breast into smaller pieces for it to be cooked faster. In the frying pan, heat olive oil and then cook the chicken together with the herbs for about 5 minutes. After letting it cool for a while, you can then place it on the food processor and add cheese and broth to make it creamy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

5. Spinach and White Yams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Homemade
courtesy of: www.designedtonourish.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This recipe is the best if you wanted to introduce vegetables to your child at a young age. Place about half pound of white yam (peeled and cut) and about 1 \u00bd cup of water in a pot then let it boil. Then, reduce the heat and cook it for about 10 minutes. Add the spinach and once it cools down, put it in a food processor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

6. Quinoa and Banana Mash<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Homemade
courtesy of: weelicious.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In a small bowl, mash the banana well using a fork. Then, add about 3 tbs. of cooked quinoa, a pinch of cinnamon and 1 tbs. of whole milk yogurt. Mix it well and after that, you can then serve it to your precious baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

7. Carrot, Leak and White Fish Puree<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Homemade
courtesy of: babyfoode.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Steam all the ingredients for about 15 minutes. Make sure that it is fully covered and then let it cool. After it becomes slightly cool, place them all in a blender and then blend it until you reach a smooth consistency. Add about \u00bc cup of water or even more than that, depending on what consistency you want to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

8. Banana and Apricot<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Homemade
courtesy of: www.mashyourheartout.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Cut the apricots and then remove its pit. Then, peel the bananas and mill it using a food mill. Afterwards, mill the apricot as well. In a medium sized bowl, mix the two milled ingredients and add a pinch of cinnamon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

9. Pear and Butternut Squash<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Homemade
courtesy of: www.annabelkarmel.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

With Vitamins C, E and beta-carotene, it would be best for you to peel the butternut squash, remove its seeds and cut it into small pieces. Then, steam it for about 12 minutes. On the other hand, you also need to peel and chop the pear. Cook it in the steamer for about 5 minutes. Puree these two ingredients in the blender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

10. Banana Puree<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Homemade
courtesy of: www.annabelkarmel.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The preparation time for this recipe is 2 minutes and there\u2019s not even a need for you to cook it. You just need to peel the banana and then smash it using a fork. Make sure that it is smashed well. Then, you can also add milk in order to make the taste of the food familiar to your baby\u2019s palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

11. Veggies and Fish Puree<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Homemade
courtesy of: weelicious.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Cook the potatoes in the steamer for about 2 minutes then add the carrots and cook it for another 2 minutes. Afterwards, add the fish together with the peas and cook it for another 2 minutes. Make sure that all the ingredients are cooked well. Then, place it all in the food processor and let it cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

12. Blueberry and Beets Mash<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Homemade
courtesy of: mashyourheartout.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Rinse 2 beets (medium size) with water and then remove its skin. Then, chop it into cubes and place it in a pan together with about \u00bd cup of blueberries (preferably frozen). Add water, enough to cover it all and then cook it for about 10 minutes under medium high heat. Make sure that the beet are tender before you put it in a food processor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

13. Avocado and Banana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Homemade
courtesy of: www.justapinch.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Who would have thought that avocado would taste great when combined with banana? You just need to cut the avocado in half to scoop it out using a spoon and then peel the banana afterwards. Place the two ingredients in a food processor until it is smooth enough. Then, use a strainer to remove the lumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

14. Cherry and Mint Yogurt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Homemade
courtesy of: www.babyfoode.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In this recipe, it would be best for you to use organic milk, cherries and even mint. In a small saucepan, place the cherries and then cook it for about 10 minutes under medium heat. Then, place the cherries and the mint in the food processor to make a puree. After that, you can place the puree at the bottom part of the bowl and add the yogurt on top of it. You can leave it as it is or mix them together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

15. Beef Stew<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Homemade
courtesy of: weelicious.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the chunks of beef and then sear it until both sides are brown. Then, add the potatoes, onions, carrots and water. Bring it to a boil and afterwards, reduce the heat and cook it for more than an hour or just until all the ingredients becomes tender. Then, put it in the food processor and puree it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

16. Sweet Potato Puree<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Homemade
courtesy of: annabelkarmel.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Got any sweet potato in your fridge? If you do, then now is the best time for you to take it out and serve it to your baby. Preheat the oven at about 180\u00b0 C and then prick the sweet potato using a fork or a metal skewer. Place the sweet potato in the baking tray and roast it for about 45 minutes. After that, remove the skin and then puree it using a food processor. You may also add milk if you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

17. Avocado, Mango and Blueberries Puree<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Homemade
courtesy of: babyfoode.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

As you would be serving raw fruits to your baby, it would be best for you to buy avocado, mango and blueberries that are ripe already so that it would be much easier to mash them down. Making this recipe is quite easy. As a matter of fact, you can just peel, chop and then mash the ingredients together. Just make sure that the ingredients are blended well for it to taste better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

18. Papaya Puree<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Homemade
courtesy of: annabelkarmel.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the recipes that you can freeze the serve to your baby the next day. Start it off by washing the papaya. Scoop out the seeds, washing it again to ensure that all seeds have been removed and then, scoop out its flesh. You can either mash the papaya or put it in a food processor. Then, add water as you seem fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

19. Thyme and Pumpkin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Homemade
courtesy of: healthline.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Cut the pumpkin into small pieces and then make sure to remove its strings and guts. Then, place it in the baking sheet and roast it for about 45 minutes in the oven. In order for you to know whether it is tender enough, prick it with a fork. After it has cooled down, remove the skin and then place it in the food processor where you would be adding the thyme and water for a nice consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

20. Quinoa Ratatouille<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Homemade
courtesy of: loveandduckfat.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Under medium heat, place olive oil in a medium sized saucepan and then cook the onion for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, sweet pepper, tomato paste, vegetable broth, eggplant, thyme, tomato and zucchini and let it simmer. Cook it until everything becomes tender. Afterwards, remove it from the heat and add cheese and fresh herbs. Lastly, puree all the ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, these are the 21 homemade baby food recipes that you can try out. This only goes to show that you need not have amazing skills and talents just to give your baby nutritious food. So, what are you waiting for? Grab the necessary ingredients from your fridge and start making them today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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